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Tying a virtual speaker to a physical space

US11748056B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2022
Grant dateSep 5, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04S2400/11
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for tying a virtual speaker to a physical space. A first user with a first wearable extended reality appliance enters an area associated with a virtual speaker. First sounds are transmitted from the virtual speaker to the first wearable extended reality appliance. The first user hears the first sounds at first settings of the virtual speaker. The first user changes the settings of the virtual speaker to second settings. Second sounds are transmitted from the virtual speaker to the first wearable extended reality appliance, such that the first user hears the second sounds at the second settings. After the first user leaves the area, a second user with a second wearable extended reality appliance enters the area. Third sounds are transmitted from the virtual speaker to the second wearable extended reality appliance, such that the second user hears the third sounds at the second settings.

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